MAT 200 - Linear Algebra

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

This course is designed primarily for engineering, computer science and math students planning to transfer to four-year institutions. The topics include systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vectors, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and applications. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Perform matrix operations including addition, multiplication and finding the inverse; Solve systems of linear equations using matrix methods; Find the value of determinants using the methods of cofactors; Solve systems of linear equations using determinants and Cramer's Rule; Perform vector arithmetic in two space and three space; Determine whether a set with the operations of addition and scalar multiplication forms a vector space; Determine a basis for a vector space; Use linear transformations to map vectors from one vector space into another; Find the eigenvalues of a matrix; Apply linear algebra to the solution of problems in mathematics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MAT 161 (Grade of C or Higher)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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